Clarion Hospital Family Medicine Residency

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Clarion Hospital Medical Education! We are looking for dedicated, hard-working medical students and residents who have been called to medicine with a strong desire to learn and to make an impact on the people and communities in which they serve.

With over 40 years of experience, our well-established Family Medicine Program focuses on rural and community medicine, fostering the development of well-rounded physicians in a supportive learning environment. Our students and residents benefit from the autonomy and hands-on training they receive at Clarion Hospital. Our facility offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services, giving residents and students exposure to a diverse range of medical cases. Residents will encounter a wide array of illnesses, treatments, and patient populations.

Clarion Hospital continues to invest in the health and wellness of the Clarion region with the opening of our state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Center, providing the community with access to advanced care close to home. This facility houses Family Healthcare of Clarion, our Family Medicine Residency continuity clinic, where we emphasize lifestyle medicine and disease prevention while training our students and residents in innovative ways.

Where We Are

Located off of I-80 at exit 62, in the forest covered mountains of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors. Enjoy the perks of low traffic, while being located right off the interstate to travel to any of our neighboring cities.

Family Medicine Residency

• ACGME Accredited
• Approved for 12 total positions, 4 per program year (PGY 1, 2, 3)

Highlights of this program include:

• 3-year unopposed program in a rural setting with strong inpatient and outpatient, hands-on training
• Daily didactics, including osteopathic education
• 1-on-1 training with dedicated faculty, autonomy
• Meal stipend provided each month
• Great work-life balance
• Family-friendly residency
• Low cost of living and housing
• A myriad of outdoor activities including hiking & biking trails, Clarion River, Cook Forest State Park, golf courses, and much more!

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it. Real quotes from students, interns, and residents:

• “Liked the one-on-one time with the attending.”
• “I love the laid-back feeling. Got to see and do a lot.”
• “I enjoyed the hands-on experience. I also appreciated the independence I had with the patients.”
• “The staff on the floor and in the OR were very supportive and friendly. I highly recommend this rotation to anyone.”
• “The ER doctors are good teachers, open to any question. I like how much they trusted my judgment and decision-making.”
• “Very hands-on. I was second or first assist on nearly every case.”

For more information about our program, contact:
Kaitlin Shreckengost - Graduate Medical Education Coordinator kaitlin.shreckengost@independence.health
or call 814-226-1305